Opinions on small cabs for fretless

[andyhaines]

Hello All,

 

Having now got a nice new PJB D400 I’m looking to pair it with a small cab - but my needs are rather… niche…

 

This will be for mostly fretless use (Zon and Sei), solo and small ensemble - no loud bands or need to keep up with noisy drummer so volume is not a concern. I play with a touch of reverb for that singing Manring vibe and what I need above all is for the cab to have an open sound and avoid boxiness wherever possible. I also need it to be small enough to tuck into a theatre band-pit for musicals work.

 

So, I’m looking for an 8, 10 or 12”. The following could fit the bill, but hard to find good online demos of them:

 

BF One10T (could be too coloured/classic rock sounding?)

Eich 110XS or 112XS

GR Bass AT110/4 or Cube 112/4 

Glockenklang Accoustic 8 1 - out of all the online demos I’ve seen this seems to have the most open, natural sound

 

Anyone had any experiences with these? Thoughts welcome!

 

cheers!

 

Andy

 

[Pea Turgh]

I’d be looking at LFSys. Top stuff. After hearing a cab shootout at the SW Bass bash, that’s where I’d put my money!

[Martin E]

I've been using a D400 with a BF one 10 (no tweeter) for some years. Very pleased with the amp and speaker, it does sound a bit old school I suppose but I like that.

I play in a quite jazz group so it's great for swing and Latin, still amazed you can get so much authoritive bass out of such a small cabinet. 

All this is probably not much help to you but I can say boxy it definitely is not.

 

[andyhaines]

Thanks both - really useful!

[Hellzero]

This cab coupled to your head will be terrific for fretless: 

 

[Hellzero]

Being a fretless player myself and liking to add that small touch of reverb you like too, here zre mu thoughts as I've used all the gear you mentioned.

 

The Eich and GR Bass are close sound wise, the GR Bass being more neutral with tighter bass.

 

Forget the Glockenklang as it will be completely lost in the mix, it sounds terrific on its own, but not in band context.

 

I don't like the Barefaced tone, so won't say a word.